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Parents of Missing Boy Yuval Praise Volunteers After His Safe Recovery in Nitzanim Dunes
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By דני קושמרו
First reported by Kikar HaShabbat · Jul 24, 2026
What happened
Four-year-old Yuval Kogen was found safe after nearly a day missing in the Nitzanim dunes, walking five kilometers alone. His parents thanked the 5,000 volunteers involved in the search and called his rescue a miracle.
- 01Four-year-old Yuval Kogen was found safe after nearly 24 hours missing in the Nitzanim dunes.
- 02Yuval walked about five kilometers alone and survived by sleeping under a tree and wearing a protective white hat.
- 03Over 5,000 volunteers participated in the search despite extreme heat conditions.
- 04Yuval quickly recovered, enjoying sweets and drinks after his rescue.
- 05His parents called the rescue a true miracle and thanked the volunteers by name.
- 06The family expressed relief and gratitude, saying Yuval's return restored their lives.
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